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RAH 711R

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

286,508 mi
Last recorded286,508 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAH 711R
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2006 286,508 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

driver seat belt twisted and not retuning

spare wheel tray rust corrison

Pass 2 Nov 2006 286,508 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

driver seat belt twisted and not retuning

spare wheel tray rust corrison

How Reliable is the Volvo 100 Series?

Based on 3,665 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
533
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
479
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 157
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 153
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
position lamp(s) not working 74
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RAH 711R is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 93,766 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAH 711R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 100 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAH 711R registered?

RAH 711R is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is RAH 711R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAH 711R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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